Through the years of being a learner I have learned many processes and theories on evolution, genetics, cells, etc. What was always left out was how we got here and why earth is the only known planet with life. Basically what are the ingredients earth has that allows for life? In this lesson I can open with the big bang, since little is known about it a simple (cool) youtube video can grab the students attention. It will talk about how all the energy in the universe was created there and how that energy 12-billion years ago is the same energy powering our sun, cars, home, and even us. I can deliver lessons on the elements and molecules such as H2O, DNA, and CO2. These elements and processes will push them right on the path toward learning photosynthesis, which will also be incorporated in my unit plan.
This subject matter is the reason behind existence everything students learn in science is because of the elements, molecules, and processes all around us. Adding in interest is easy for the elements. Students can each choose an element from a list to write a short paper, and deliver a short presentation on some cool facts about their elements. Me standing and telling them about fluoride would be pretty lame to a 7-8th grade student but learning from their peers will keep them interested. My CT at Curtis Corner Middle School, said she is a huge fan of doing lab work. This was great news since that is what I believe to be the best way to teach science. So I want to use the lab materials to take a look at things like cells over saturated in water to help visualize osmosis and diffusion. I also will want to plant a simple plant in which some will get sun light some will get a little and some will get none. This just to help them realize just how important the light is and how the lack of any of the photosynthesis ingredients will mean no growth can occur.
LS2 (7-8) - 6 Students demonstrate an understanding of energy flow in an ecosystem by …
6a explaining the transfer of the sun’s energy through living systems and its effect upon them.
6b describing the basic processes and recognizing the names and chemical formulas of the substances involved in photosynthesis and respiration.
6c explaining the relationshipbetween photosynthesis andrespiration.
This subject matter is the reason behind existence everything students learn in science is because of the elements, molecules, and processes all around us. Adding in interest is easy for the elements. Students can each choose an element from a list to write a short paper, and deliver a short presentation on some cool facts about their elements. Me standing and telling them about fluoride would be pretty lame to a 7-8th grade student but learning from their peers will keep them interested. My CT at Curtis Corner Middle School, said she is a huge fan of doing lab work. This was great news since that is what I believe to be the best way to teach science. So I want to use the lab materials to take a look at things like cells over saturated in water to help visualize osmosis and diffusion. I also will want to plant a simple plant in which some will get sun light some will get a little and some will get none. This just to help them realize just how important the light is and how the lack of any of the photosynthesis ingredients will mean no growth can occur.
LS2 (7-8) - 6
Students demonstrate an understanding of energy flow in an ecosystem by …
6a explaining the transfer of the sun’s energy through living systems and its effect upon them.
6b describing the basic processes and recognizing the names and chemical formulas of the substances involved in photosynthesis and respiration.
6c explaining the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration.